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GMCA 1182 - AMS Ignis

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1182 - AMS Ignis" in the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This project involves creating a system for recording and analysing learning from various incidents and reports. The contracting authority is based in Manchester, England, and the contract will be executed globally, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and other regions worldwide. The procurement process, now at the award stage, concluded on 30th March 2025, with the contract period set from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2028. The process used an unspecified procurement method classified as "Other" with a contract value of £90,000 GBP, awarded to Ignis Technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for data handling and software development like system integration and support. Organisations with experience in managing and executing projects on a global scale will find this contract attractive, given its expansive scope. The project does not specify suitability for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for more established firms with substantial resources and a proven track record. Such businesses could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio, gain prestige, and increase their footprint in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1182 - AMS Ignis

Notice Description

AMS Ignis Technologies) which will serve to record learning from incidents, review debriefs and allocate and track actions from this. It will also serve to record all internal and external learning including JOL,NOL, Reg 28's, incident investigations, OFSTED, public inquiry reports to name a few.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0002446-bdbb-4cf4-b7db-3bc4e8107015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e0662c-8428-4a10-807b-b2bd418b5be7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Olivio Oliveira
Contact Email
olivio.oliveira@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 161141141

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IGNIS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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